PHIL 154: PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
CRITERIA FOR GRADING PRESENTATIONS
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1) Do you present a clear position (main thesis of the philosopher or outline of the topic)?
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2) Do you define important terms and distinctions?
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4) Do you address the major issues/critical premises associated with your topic?
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5) If you use primary and secondary sources, do you document them appropriately?
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3) Do you describe the arguments the author makes for their position?
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6) Do you bring up and discuss counterarguments to the position you are presenting?
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7) Do you explain the arguments clearly, perhaps using
real life examples
diagrams
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8) When presented with questions from the audience, are you
Reasonably accurate
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Clear
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Respectful of different points of view
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9) Do you organize and present the material appropriately, demonstrating preparedness
and knowledge?
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